Approved references guide repeat production.
Product information, physical references and finish expectations help maintain continuity between approved development and future production runs.
Quality
Consistency is built into every stage.
NORTH METAL reviews product form, function and surface appearance throughout production to help maintain approved specifications across repeat orders.
Quality approach
Quality control starts before final inspection.
Product consistency depends on decisions made during development, tooling, casting, finishing and final preparation. Our control approach follows the product through these connected stages.
- 01Clear approved references
- 02Process-stage inspection
- 03Functional and visual review
- 04Final count and packing control
Inspection flow
Review follows the product.
- 01
Incoming reference review
Drawings, samples, finish references and product requirements are reviewed before production.
- 02
Production checks
Component form and visible production consistency are reviewed during manufacturing.
- 03
Dimensional review
Critical dimensions are checked against the approved product information where applicable.
- 04
Functional inspection
Moving, fastening or attachment functions are reviewed according to the intended component use.
- 05
Surface and finish review
Visible defects, finish appearance, texture and general consistency are assessed.
- 06
Final preparation
Approved products are counted, protected and prepared for packing and delivery.
Quality focus
What we review.
- 01Product geometry
- 02Critical dimensions
- 03Attachment points
- 04Moving or locking functions
- 05Surface preparation
- 06Finish appearance
- 07Logo and branded details
- 08Packing condition
Surface consistency
The finish is part of the product.
Metal hardware is often viewed at close range. Surface preparation, polish, plating character and visible consistency are therefore reviewed as essential parts of the finished component.
Protection continues after inspection.
Products are counted, separated and protected according to their form and finish requirements before delivery preparation.
- Count control
- Surface protection
- Product separation
- Packing review
Before production
Define your quality requirements with us.
Share your product reference, functional expectations and finish requirements before production begins.